“Senior Assessment” appointment Meet with your counselor Review credits – confirm that you are meeting all graduation requirements Discuss post-high school options Appointments begin this week. Appointments posted outside Guidance Check for from your counselor about your appointment – sent via Naviance

AP and HONORS PETITIONS September 3 th is the deadline to petition for AP or Honors credit This needs to be reflected accurately on your transcript before being sent to colleges

WHEN YOU APPLY EARLY THE APPLICANT POOL IS WIDE OPEN!!

Beyond Barrington is a program to help you… Provides up to date information APPLY EARLY to maximize your chances for : Admission Scholarship money!!! Preferred housing options

Beyond Barrington Senior Drop In Days: WHEN: periods 4-7 WHERE: GRC

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat SEPTEMBER 2010

Tuesday – Sept. 7 TH Illinois Publics

Wednesday – Sept. 8 TH Out of State Publics Harper College 2 nd hour only: Opportunities and Resources for Latino Students

Thursday, Sept. 9 TH Private Schools & The Common App. 2 nd hour only: Military

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS

THE APPLICATION

Online & Paper Online – application & test scores Paper – transcript, counselor forms, sr resume, letters of recommendation

Online applications: Apply Now Apply Online

Suggested Guidelines: Sept. to Oct.: Complete all public 4 yr university apps (IL and other states) Oct. to Dec. 3 rd : Complete all private 4 yr university apps.

APPLICATION: Read the directions Submit app 1 st before requesting transcript Keep a copy of everything

LISTING CLASSES INSERT AS FOLLOWS: “Senior English” “Senior English Honors” “Senior English AP ” DO NOT LIST THE TITLE OF THE COURSE: NOT Film Crit. NOT Creative Writing

PERSONAL STATEMENT & ESSAY: Follow application instructions carefully Have someone proofread your work See page 39 in the Map Book for additional tips

RECOMMENDATIONS: Read and follow application directions Do not request a teacher recommendation unless it is required Request at least 3 weeks before you need it sent!!!!!

When requesting teacher recommendations include: A copy of your resume The teacher request form Pages in Map Book Envelope These do NOT go through Guidance.

If a College Requires a Teacher Recommendation: Give the teacher an envelope: Addressed to the office of admissions at the college to which you are applying Make sure you supply sufficient postage

Secondary School Report: (Sometimes called Counselor Form or Counselor Report) Not all schools have these Counselor must complete this form Make sure you have all the pages for this Special attention with On-Line applications **make sure you print the counselor report**

RESUME (need 1 copy with each application; Grades 9 –12 activities only) Map book - page 29 Also available on Guidance webpage Academic recognition Activity participation Sports participation Leadership experience Community service experience Employment experience Misc. information

Submitting the application: Don’t forget to hit “submit” (PLEASE)!!! There may be forms which you must print out AFTER you hit submit. These are the 2 most common errors!!!! Be certain to print a hard copy of each application for your records.

TEST SCORES

How do colleges get your test scores???????? Colleges will REQUIRE an official score report sent from the ACT or SAT testing agency. Request scores now!

How to order official test scores: On-line through testing agency ACT = SAT = BHS school code =

DEADLINES!! Deadlines are absolute!!! Counselors process 100’s of applications Keep in mind MAIL TIME!! Don’t wait until the last minute!! Specific dates per school No applications processed in BHS from December 17 th thru January 3 TH

SOME PRIORITY DEADLINES: University of Illinois = November 1 st Indiana University = November 1 st Illinois State University = November 15 th Northern Illinois University = November 15 th Eastern Illinois University = November 15 th Give applications to counselors 3 weeks before deadlines! The earlier, the better for you – Do applications in September.

YOUR TRANSCRIPT

TRANSCRIPT: Almost every application requires an official transcript Complete transcript form – available in Guidance $4.00 charge per transcript

Things to Remember….

Incomplete Applications Colleges will not review your application until all parts are received by the Office of Admissions at the university.

COLLEGE REP. VISITS 150+ college reps. visit BHS in the fall Schedule posted on Guidance webpage, Naviance, student announcements, GRC Visit with reps. during your open periods Pass required if you attend during a class period (orange passes by Mrs. Crowther’s desk)

Visit College Campuses Student non attendance dates this fall: Sept 24 th Oct 11 th Oct 21 st and 22 nd Nov. 12th

Use Appropriate Address: Colleges will communicate with you via . Be sure to create a good impression with an appropriate address.

Thank you note or Send a thank you note to the teacher(s) and counselor who have written a letter of recommendation for you.

Beyond Barrington Drop In Days Sept. 8 th : Illinois Publics Sept. 9 th : Out of State Publics & Harper College (Latino period 2) Sept. 10 th : Private Schools & Common App. (Military period 2)

May 1 st National Response Date Remember you will have until May 1, 2011 to tell a college whether or not you will be attending.

Scholarship information Search file in lower section of GRC Visit Fastweb.com Local scholarship packet available 2/1/2011 – pick up in GRC

Communication via Naviance Please check your frequently; we will be communicating with you periodically throughout the school year.

GOOD LUCK, ENJOY THE PROCESS!! WE ARE HERE TO HELP.